trap 00000006 after installing Win2k on Proliant BL20

When trying to install Win2k on a Proliant BL20 blade server using the SmartStart 7.0 CD the whole installation process seems to be going ok, but after the Win2k files have been copied to C: and a reboot must take place to start the actual Win2k installation, the server didn't boot from C: .It looked like the C: partition has not been made bootable, so I performed a SYS C: on it to put IO.SYS etc. on it to make it bootable.

After that, it booted correctly and the Win2k installation started. However, when the next reboot occurs I now see a trap 000006 error (see screenshot).Any idea what this error means ?

Re: trap 00000006 after installing Win2k on Proliant BL20

Thanks for the tip Prashant.

The funny thing is, when I boot from the Win2k CD, I don't even get to the setup screen. I add the SmartArray 5i drivers (driverdisk created from SmartStart CD) via the 'F6 procedure', but Win2k setup then errors out with a bluescreen 'INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE' when continuing.

So it's looking like Win2k doesn't recognize the SmartArray 5i even though the drivers are loaded. I've also downloaded the latest 5i drivers from hp.com but this results in the same error.

Re: trap 00000006 after installing Win2k on Proliant BL20

Servers are a few km from here so I can't easily get the frontpanel led status (doing the install remotely via ILO). I'll have to check later this week.Now trying to find/download some SmartArray 5i diagnostics utilities (although I don't think there's anything wrong with the SA 5i itself. I can configure RAID array and it is recognized by Win98's fdisk). Must be some silly driver/version issue.

Re: trap 00000006 after installing Win2k on Proliant BL20

ADU doesn't startup because of a 'The connection was refused when attempting to contact 127.0.0.1:2381'.Not sure if this means there's something wrong with the 5i or something wrongly configured somewhere

DESCRIPTIONSmartStart Release 6.00 through Release 6.40 and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD Release 7.00 (or later) have a new ROM Update Utility feature that allows customers to upgrade or downgrade selected system and option firmware. In the Custom window, a checkbox is available with the choice "Allow Downgrades." In addition, the ability to downgrade the firmware is available with the Online ROM Flash Components for applicable Smart Array Controllers. While this feature has benefits in some circumstances, extreme caution is advised before downgrading firmware on a Smart Array 5i or Smart Array 5i Plus Controller. DETAILSThe minimum firmware version for the Smart Array 5i and Smart Array 5i Plus Controller varies depending on the ProLiant server in use. Smart Array Controller firmware is updated during the life of the product to add support for new products, add new features, and for general maintenance. Downgrading Smart Array Controller firmware can result in problems with the storage subsystem, including loss of functionality.

Note: The list above represents minimum firmware versions only. Any Smart Array 5i and Smart Array 5i Plus Controller firmware upgrades released after the minimum version include all previous updates. The latest Smart Array 5i and Smart Array 5i Plus Controller firmware upgrade is available for download from the Server Software and Drivers web site at the following URL: